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Christopher Xavier Brodeur

Fernando Ferrer

C. Virginia Fields

Gifford Miller

Arthur Piccolo*

Anthony David Weiner

Anthony David Weiner

Democratic

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: United States Congressman for the 9th District of New York City, representing Brooklyn and Queens

Occupational background: Aide to then Congressman Chuck Schumer; 7 years on the New York City Council

Educational background: BA-SUNY-Plattsburgh; graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School

Organizational affiliations: n/a

Prior public experience: Aide to then-Congressman Chuck Schumer; 7 years as a member of the New York City Council; 7 years as Congressman for the 9th District of New York, representing Brooklyn and Queens

Email: aweiner@anthonyweiner.com

Web site: www.anthonyweiner.com

 

 

1. What is the most important issue in the city you would address if elected?

Anthony Weiner will be a fighter for the middle class and all New Yorkers.

I will increase teacher salaries to keep the best in City classrooms.

I’ll cut income taxes by 10% for anyone making $150,000 or less a year and require fiscal responsibility by cutting the worst performing programs.

I have a real health care plan with tax incentives so small businesses can offer quality, affordable health care.

Read more at "www.anthonyweiner.com."

 

2. What other important issues would you address if elected?

As Mayor, Anthony Weiner will fight for you everyday.

I will improve school discipline by returning authority to principals and teachers to discipline unruly students.

I will stand up for our subways and take back City control so we can improve subways right away.

I have a specific plan to use tax incentives to build more affordable housing.

Read the details of all my plans in "Real Solutions" at www.anthonyweiner.com.

 

3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?

I grew up in a working family in Brooklyn, and I live in Queens. I went to public school; my mother was a public school teacher.

I’m a proven fighter for New York City’s middle class, who’s taken on the Republicans in Washington and Albany – and won.

I am the only candidate with a specific plan called “Real Solutions” and you can read it at www.anthonyweiner.com.

 

(Reprinted as supplied by the candidate.)

 

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